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Master's Message, Sept 2026

Brethren,

As we return to our regular meetings following the summer recess, I hope that each of you has had a wonderful, restful, and enjoyable summer. It will be a pleasure to gather together once again, and I look forward to seeing all of the brethren at our September meeting.

Our meeting this month will be dedicated in large part to ritual preparation and degree work. We will be conducting the Fellowcraft Degree on a mock candidate. This will provide us with an opportunity to work together, rehearse the various parts of the degree, and continue strengthening our proficiency so that we may properly confer the degree when the time comes.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 7:00 PM

We will reconvene on September 15 for a Special Communication of Adelphoi Lodge No. 33 to confer the Fellowcraft Degree upon our actual candidate.

I strongly encourage all brethren to make every effort to attend both meetings. Our ritual work is one of the most important responsibilities we have as Masons, and the success of our degree work depends upon the participation, preparation, and support of the brethren.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

At our September Regular Communication, the Lodge will also conduct a ballot on the proposal to confer Honorary Membership in Adelphoi Lodge No. 33 upon Brother John Chin.

Brother Chin has been a tremendous help to Adelphoi Lodge over the past year and a half, particularly through his generous assistance with our ritual work and degree preparation. His time, knowledge, and willingness to assist our Lodge have been greatly appreciated, and the Lodge will have the opportunity to consider this well-deserved recognition.

Brethren, as we begin another Masonic season, I encourage everyone to come together in the spirit of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Let us make this coming year one of renewed fellowship, stronger participation, and continued dedication to the work of our Lodge.

I look forward to seeing each of you on September 1. 

Fraternally and Brotherly,

John Barsoum

Worshipful Master
Adelphoi Lodge No. 33